IG Regiment Overview

The Mordian Iron Guard are an Imperial Guard regiment from the planet Mordian. It is a harsh and unforgiving planet, and given to extremes. It is ruled in the Emperor's name by a body known as the Tetrarchs. The rule of the Tetrarchs is harsh, autocratic and above all absolute. This environment has bred a regimental system dedicated to the chain of command and an iron discipline at all levels. The Mordian troops themselves are named and renowned for their iron resolve and their dour and unforgiving natures.

Battle Style

Mordians believe in perfect precision and constant drill to overcome their foes, and will rarely be seen routed, rather they make fighting retreats to a better and more defensible position. They are often pitched against the forces of Chaos due to their experience dealing with them during the invasion of their homeworld.

Equipment

The Iron Guards prefer to go into combat wearing the same dress-style uniforms they do on the parade ground. They believe that precision and discipline are the keys to winning battles, rather than hiding in the terrain.

The bright colors and elaborate decoration on the Iron Guards' uniforms often mislead their enemies into thinking they are facing ceremonial troops with little combat experience. This misapprehension is usually corrected as soon as they attempt to advance in the face of the Iron Guards' precise volleys and unyielding resolve.8

Notable Regiments

Infantry

The Mordian 3rd is one of the most decorated and celebrated Iron Guard regiments on Mordian. The Mordian 3rd took part in the Battle of the Marble Garden which was in defence of Hive Barbarossa against an OrkWaaagh!.8

Armoured

The Mordian 16th Armoured regiment contains a Stygies VIII pattern Leman Russ Vanquisher. It is either of the first company or of the third, depending on the markings of the vehicle.5-p37

278th Armoured

The Mordian 278th armoured division fought in the Battle for Baric Six against the Orks, losing two armored companies and the regimental BanebladeSteel Might to a stolen Mordian Deathstrike missile launcher. Following this turn of events a two year long investigation took place resulting in the execution of a dozen or so Mordian Generals.8.0

3rd Heavy Tank Company

The 3rd Mordian Heavy Tank Company is known to include a Mars pattern Shadowsword (possibly known as Alpha Three7-p6) as the third tank of the company, although the rest of the company is a mix of Baneblades, Shadowswords and Stormblades. It is possible that this tank has had two confirmed titan kills.5-p95